COMMENTARY: Moncton man claimed he hosted first meeting of JFK and Marilyn Monroe Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com A window of opportunity presents itself to tell what you …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
After Dorion: Taschereau in spotlight as election call approaches
After Dorion: Taschereau in spotlight as election call approaches Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com With a provincial election call expected as early as Aug. 28, parties are scrambling …
PARK VIEWS: The mystery of the stone cross in Parc Holland continues
PARK VIEWS: The mystery of the stone cross in Parc Holland continues Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com A recent article on the Société historique de Québec Facebook page highlighted an unusual stone …
Memorials and Things of Fame – August 17, 2022
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 14, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Communication With Quebec Halifax – We understand it is proposed to …
Applications are open for Quebec City Women’s club bursaries
Applications are open for Quebec City Women’s club bursaries Submitted by Marie Coyea, bursary chairperson, Quebec City Women’s Club Each year, the Quebec City Women’s Club (QCWC) selects women to …
Perseid meteor shower lights up sky around Quebec City
Perseid meteor shower lights up sky around Quebec City Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com They can pass by at more than 50 kilometres per second; they can be more than a hundred …
Deadline looms for Duclos to introduce federal dental plan
Deadline looms for Duclos to introduce federal dental plan Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com When federal health minister and MP for Québec Jean-Yves Duclos got back to work …
Fête Arc-en-ciel to add colour to city
Fête Arc-en-ciel to add colour to city Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After two long years of pandemic-related disruptions, the Fête Arc-en-ciel will go ahead with 10 days of celebrations from Sept. …
Tubist Lance Nagels retires after 43 years with the OSQ
Tubist Lance Nagels retires after 43 years with the OSQ Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com During the last concert of the season on May 25, the Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) paid …
Papal visit one step in complex process of reconciliation
Papal visit one step in complex process of reconciliation Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com With Pope Francis’ visit receding into the rearview mirror, experts, activists, victims, and Indigenous communities are keeping the …